Athlete of the Week: James Oliver
Sport: Track and Field
Grade: 12
Accomplishment:
District VI Champion in the 100 meters. Anchor Leg of the State Qualifying 4by100 meter relay team.
Coach Christopher Shedd’s Quote:
“It is great to see James have this success after a lot of ups and downs in his varsity track career. I’ve always thought that James could achieve this District Title, and I’m thrilled to have him achieve what very few have. He joins a special pair in Erika Voyzey and Jordyn Swoggers 2014 District VI Champions from Tyrone Area!”
10 Questions:
1. How did you first get involved in this sport?
Jr. High
2. What other sport(s) do you play?
Football.
3. Favorite professional sports team?
Miami Heat.
4. Favorite professional athlete?
LeBron James, Norris Cole.
5. Who is your hero? Why?
Hancock, It’s Will Smith… Who wouldn’t want Will Smith to be your hero?
6. Favorite band/musician?
No favorite..
7. Favorite movie?
Django.
8. Favorite food?
Anything.
9. What advice would you give younger athletes?
Work hard, train hard, and thank God.
10. What are your future goals?
Make it through college and succeed.
Hi, my name is Blake. I enjoy writing stories about sports and I also love to play sports. I’m a senior at Tyrone High and I play basketball and golf....